Stains on Shine

The best cleaning supplies

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Favorite sprays, wipes, tools, and nontoxic products.

Cleaners and Wipes

Method Daily Shower Spray, $4, methodhome.com for store locations. Use to prevent soap-scum buildup on shower walls.
Clorox Disinfecting…

Fabric care 101

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<img alt="David Prince" title="David Prince" src="http://img.timeinc.net/realsimple/i/p/Feb03/0203_solution_clean_fabric.jpg" align="left" width="180" height="240">Did you find out the hard way not to wash your cashmere throw like your cotton T-shirt? Use these surefire methods to treat common household fabrics.

Holiday Clean-Up Help

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<img alt="" style="" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/LjZZfAPqDjjp/photos/adbe811011ef6d36e8edfa2e8c345f6c/mr_c7eb4ff12a3778.jpg?ug_____DjedJrOl6" align="center" height="400" width="313"> With people mingling at the party, bits of food and drink can easily find their way onto your upholstery or carpet, and leave nasty stains. Remember to do a quick run-through once guests have left so that you can spot treat any stains before they set and become a permanent problem. Here are 5 other party clean-up tips – from how to get out scuff marks to melted candle wax.

Treatments for every type of carpet stain

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<img alt="Wendell T. Webber " title="Wendell T. Webber" src="http://img.timeinc.net/realsimple/i/p/Dec_Jan03/1203_home_carpet_dirt.jpg" align="right" width="180" height="240">No matter what kind of spill (soda, salad dressing) or what kind of carpet (synthetic, seagrass), these all-purpose stain treatments will lift up whatever's underfoot Easy Carpet-Stain Solutions These stain-busters are made of products you probably have on hand. But follow the recipes exactly. "In cleaning carpet, more is never better," says Barbara Wilson, technical-information manager for the Carpet and Rug Institute. And don't approach carpet cleaning the same way you scrub the tub: Rubbing a spot vigorously will not make the stain disappear faster, but it can damage the carpet fibers and make the stain set in deeper. The following pages will fill you in on when and how to use these various solutions to remove beverage, mud, oil, and various other carpet stains.

Frustrating cleaning dilemmas solved

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Four effective ways to quickly do away with dirt Disinfectant Wipes for Quick Clean-Up Dilemma: The kitchen and bathroom need constant cleaning attention. Solution: For quick clean-ups in the kitchen, bathroom, and even living room, keep Clorox...

Stains on drycleaned clothes

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Not the most exciting post ever, but I need advice. Bought a brand new pair of expensive white drycleanable pants (Ann Taylor) I went to a party and got red wine and dirt stains on the cuffs. I took the pants to the drycleaners who could not get stains out. What do you suggest I...

Ding-Dong! 10 Quick Home Fixes When Guests Are At The Door

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It seems like only yesterday we were vowing to get on top of that to-do list and now loved ones (and other guests) are on their way over. Suddenly, your home needs help--fast! Sound familiar? Not to worry: here are a few quickie repairs and cover-ups you can do pronto. When your guests leave you can...